The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 22,900

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
63.1
68.9
81.9
63.6
71.3
78.5
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.1 in
Height
63.6 in
98
160.5
104.1
168.8
160.5 in
Length
168.8 in
98 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.19 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 hp
138 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
106 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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33.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.74 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
33.46 lb/hp
23.74 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
31 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
278 mi
Range
466 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
278 mi
466 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
112 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
112 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft